Chengdu Tibet Tours by Train

Chengdu Tibet Train Tour FAQs

• How long is the train journey from Chengdu to Lhasa?

  Running through a total length of 3070 km, the train from Chengdu to Lhasa (No. Z323) takes about 36 hours to reach the destination. It departs at 21:37 from Chengdu North Railway Station and arrives at 9:55 at Lhasa Railway Station on the third day. Passengers taking the train will spend two nights onboard. After the train passes Xining on the second day, you will enjoy the incredibly beautiful scenery along Qingzang Railway. As a reminder, if you plan to enjoy a Tibet tour from Chengdu by train, you need to add two more days for the train ride before your group tour.

• Can I buy the Chengdu Tibet train ticket myself?

  Theoretically you can book a Tibet train ticket online or from the railway station by yourself as a foreign traveller. While the basic precondition is that you know Chinese and can successfully go through a series of complicated online booking procedures, or be enough patient to waiting for the end of long queue at the railway station. Even you can do these, you may still cannot get a Chengdu Tibet train ticket due to its limited supply. Therefore, it is recommended to book your train ticket with a reliable travel agency like us. With years’ of experience on handling Tibet tours, we can help you get a Tibet train ticket, as well as to obtain Tibet Travel Permit which is required before you boarding the train.

• Which railway station is the one to take Chengdu to Lhasa train?

  There are four railway stations in Chengdu, and Chengdu North Railway Station is the one that offer Tibet trains to Lhasa at present. It is located on 3rd North Section, Second Ring Road of Jinniu District, to the north of the city center. The station can be easily reached by bus or subway. Passengers can take Metro Line 1 or Metro Line 7 to get to the train station from the downtown. And the shuttle buses are provided to run between the airport and the station, from early morning to late evening.

• How to get from Lhasa Railway Station to Potala Palace?

  The Tibet train from Chengdu normally arrives in Lhasa in the morning, and tourists can take Bus No.1, No.13 or No.14 to directly get to Potala Palace from the railway station upon your arrival. However, as foreign travelers are not allowed to travel in Tibet alone, you need to join in an organized tour when visiting Potata Palace or other attractions in Lhasa. In this occasion, we can offer you a pleasant sightseeing in Lhasa with the accompany of our thoughtful guide, as long as you book your Tibet tour with us. Besides, you will also enjoy the free shuttle transfer service from the train station to your hotel.